Summary

PLEASE NOTE: Due to system updates - this job opportunity announcement will close early on 09/25/2025. Applications received by 11:59 pm ET on 9/25/2025 will be reviewed and referred to Hiring Managers - if found eligible and qualified.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant (PA) serves as a practicing PA who is responsible for the overall management of Surgery Service patients in the Tennessee Valley Health Healthcare System (TVHS)
• The PA is responsible for administrative tasks associated with clinic operations - provides leadership and direction to support staff and works closely with - and under authorization of the supervising physician
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Surgery Service PA shall be proficient within privileged scope of practice for Surgery
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Coordinates care of surgical patients at TVHS
• Responds to Secure messaging inquiries within the timeframe specified by TVHS
• May assist the surgeon in the operating room - including prepping and draping - and first or second assist in surgery when requested
• Perform focused histories and physical exams - admission orders - aftercare plans - and discharge summaries for surgical patients
• Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history - physical exam findings - diagnosis - definitive care plan and disposition of the patient
• Perform office procedures contained within their approved privileges
• Makes daily rounds to observe and record each surgical patient's medical progress - updating and summarizing medical records - changing orders when appropriate - and notifying the responsible physician of significant changes in the patient's condition
• Prescribe medications as appropriate
• Order routine laboratory - radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results
• Communicate test results to patients
• Respond to questions and other inquiries from patients
• Provide education to the patient and family as appropriate
• Order immunizations and other preventive or screening services as necessary
• Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization
• Maintain competence and certification and perform basic life support as necessary
• Satisfactorily completes mandated TMS training per hospital policy
• Communicate clinical findings to other providers using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Function as a preceptor for nurse practitioner/physician assistant students in the clinic setting as assigned by TVHS
• Treats patients 18 years of age or greater
• Attend and/or represents the surgical team in meetings/committees
• Consistently communicates and treats customers - veterans - their representatives - visitors and all VA staff in a courteous - tactful and respectful manner
• The PA will provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and will handle conflicts and problems when dealing with customers constructively and appropriately
• The PA - Surgery Service Providers will protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws Federal Regulations - VA statures and policy and VHA policy
• The PA protects data from unauthorized release - or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletion and follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes - etc
• Uses MS Word or comparable word processing software to execute several office automations functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files
• activating printers - inserting and deleting text
• formatting letters - reports and memoranda - and transmitting and receiving e-mail
• Uses MS Access or other comparable spreadsheet software to develop and changes spreadsheets in order to graphically display data monthly
• Uses MS PowerPoint or other comparable graphics to develop presentation materials
• Uses the Veterans Health Information & Technology Architecture (VISTA) and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System
• Electronically tracks various components of care to promote a higher level of care coordination
• Complies with the Medical Center By-laws and the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• The full scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - Tour of duty is based on needs of the service Telework: May be available per agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized